Ridgid R4513 Portable Table Saw with Stand Review

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For many of us, our work area is always changing. Be it a jobsite, our basement, workshop or an outdoor project, we need a tool that will adapt to our needs and perform well. Finding a table saw that will work for all of those situations is not always an easy task. In one of our growing shops, we had the need for a nice, powerful table saw that did not take up a lot of room. We still wanted a lot of the fine cutting qualities of a larger saw, but we needed them in a smaller package. While there is always trade offs when trying to buy something that will fit into a small space, we feel the Ridgid R4513 table saw fit the bill very well and left us some money in hand to upgrade the blade. This was important to our growing shop because we need a lot of tools at this point.

[@nbuford]

Excellent, straight and to the point review. Best I've found, thanks man.

[@kenc582]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this video. I purchased this table saw used and there were a couple of items not listed in the user manual. Specifically I was not able to raise and lower the blade height and ONLY because you posted this video was I able to learn there is a knob to turn the height adjuster. That knob is broken off of my machine and it is broken in such a way that it does not appear that the rotator piece has a broken off knob. I would have NEVER known to turn the specific piece you have to turn had I not found your video. I now have an awesome table saw which I was able to purchase at an AWESOME price

[@watcharapongchantraboon3142]

*_😍Great saw, easy to transport _**_MyBest.Tools_**_ Table has a wave in it but the company who sold😲❣ it an amazon helped me get a replacement table. 💯Very happy with this saw!_*

[@TheMarried123]

I've had one of these for about 3 yrs, Great Saw!

[@aeromedical6750]

I have the previous model (R45101) and have been thoroughly satisfied. The rip fence on this model seems to be a definite improvement. I agree with replacing the blade. The factory blade is pretty cheap. One I threw on a good Diablo blade and an after market zero clearance throat plate, I was gold!

[@kaniffsalot]

U have a zero clearance throat?

[@TheMarried123]

@@kaniffsalot Not needed a couple of lengths of masking tape on each side of the blade and no piece falls through.

[@TheLinkMedic]

Just picked one up on sale for 369, very excited all the reviews i've seen everyone seems to like it a lot for the price. My garage is kinda small so I needed something I could move out of the way, the fact I can fold it up is awesome.

[@james8156]

Do you recommend this over the 45171? I am a newbie so any advice will help. I need to be able to store it and have limited space.

[@TheLinkMedic]

@@james8156 I love mine, i wanted the ability to be able to fold it up and put it to the side so my wife can get the car in, so its perfect. Go read the reviews most people love it. Solid table saw.

[@pathfinder4627]

Thank you. I've been eyeing this saw for a couple months and your vid helped me decide to go with it. I'll be making the purchase tomorrow.

[@stephenfarnsworth7614]

The only thing that would add is a receptacle on the saw that would power the vacuum cleaner so it would start when the saw started.

[@ffbarnette]

That's legit

[@davesmith7328]

We use this saw all the time. Works when building shelves or any kind of big projects!!

[@bigjeepman1036]

Great job of demonstrating the features of the saw. It is on my short list of needs for the garage.

[@28yogy4todd]

Great review, thank you! I've been researching for about a month on an upgrade. I thinking today is the day I make the trip to the store and make my purchase. Thanks again, keep up the good work!

[@tompalmer334]

I bought one several years ago and it has been great looks as if yours has had some up grades as the years have gone by bottom line yep a great little saw and it will last for years I would not get rid of mine

[@pratiwi3667]

Best review on this saw that I've seen so far. Great Job!!!!

[@migo-migo9503]

It's a great table saw, but the one I have was not square out of the box. I had to make some adjustments. My only issue now, after changing to a thin kerf blade, is that the riving knife is too thick. So things would bind occasionally, which is pretty dangerous. I still have not been able to find a thinner replacement.

[@23fields]

ive got the r45171 and i been using it about 3 months or so.The blade wouldnt lower or raise ended up braking the bevel knob and stripping the plastic bevel gears i blow it out and or run the shop vac after each day so it wasnt anything on my end that caused the issues.I think i just got a bad one out of the bunch should of spent 200 more and got the better one.

[@jessdixon1099]

First time to your site. Surely liked your review of the RIGID 4513 portable table saw. I think you sold me....or close to it. thanks for not talking TOO fast. Some reviewers talk SO #($&*&# FAST for Army Vet like me, it is hard to hear and grasp all that is said. Why can't reviewers know this and act according? Thanks again! Much appreciated.

[@arkanoiddude]

I currently have a stationary ryobi table saw, really want to upgrade to this Ridgid saw

[@uplinkdown5723]

Looking into table saws for my hobby woodworking shop and saw these Rigid saws. They're really nice and so are the Dewalt saws with their racks and pinion fences. My question is... will these little saws ACTUALLY work in a woodworking setting? To me they seem flimsy or cheap only because of the plastic bodies and such. When I see them in the store they seem like decent tools but i don't know if anyone is using this style of saw for a woodworking application

[@susanmooy1012]

H Donny. I have the 4510 model which has served me loyally for many years. Recently I was doing some cuts and turned it off between adjustments, etc... When I went to turn it back on...nothing. No power whatsoever. Is there a hidden or well camouflaged reset button im missing ? Ive since misplaced the manual and sure my warranties expired. If its a blown motor I will just buy a new one...shes paid for herself many times over and they are fair priced. If there is a simple(though well hidden)reset button i sure would love to save the embarrassment of taking it to my repairguy.... Thanks for your help.

[@natesims722]

Great Saw really like mine. Sucks that you cant make your own throat plates, I had to spend $40 to get one to accommodate a dado stack.

[@glasseyi]

Thank you Donny. Good job on the video! Nice saw.

[@Studio2bn]

Great Videos....I have been looking at the Rigid R4513 and wanted to just double check with you about the dust collection set up on this saw....have you run into any problems as yet with your dust collection ? I had planned to use a large shop vac for dust collection...Thanks for all your time and help....and all the great videos you do !!!

[@tmark33m]

QQ, Rigid now has a 4514 and it's on sale at HD for $350. is this new one better, same, worse than your 4513?? your advice?

[@BryanCoombes]

nice coin demonstration! I liked that =)

[@paulsawczyc5019]

How do you know the saw was really running - I didn't see the blade spinning.

[@dragon66leo]

Hi i have bought that same table saw 2nd hand n i dont have the manual to it, where can i get that one. Also there is a piece of the saw that was handed to me which is the not connected it is the adjustment level that is between the extension table wing, i dont know how to put, n the extension wing keeps moving to the side. Please help.

[@ducksfan3525]

I have one and I like it. The only thing I want to upgrade is the fence. Does anyone know if an aftermarket fence is compatible with this saw?

[@splinterfingerswoodworking8995]

I am considering this phone for a upgrade for myself from my older Craftsman jobsite saw With the stand on this song does the handle set at the same height as the top ? So that it can support wider material

[@djxxxplicit]

This is definitely the saw I'm going to get

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

@Moon Pie it can't cut 4x4s tho? Only 3.5 blade height?

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

@Moon Pie say what? Nominal dimensions?

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

@Moon Pie say what!?!? That's not only rediculous, that's false advertisement!

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

@Moon Pie word

[@johncarr4427]

Did yours not come with the blade guard and anti kickback pawls ?

[@ignatiuslalite4475]

I remove the wire on the switch and I forget to mark or take a picture can you help how to reconnect slip the wire in the right place thank you

[@Engstreet]

Hi there mate! I just bought one from a friend and I don’t happen to have the manual to align the blade parallel to de side rails. I’ve watched lots of videos but they only show you how on the other r45s. It shows two knots and then a middle one. Please help me out! I’m getting sloppy “straight cuts”

[@abdullah-almaksud8595]

How can i buy this machine from Bangladesh. Thanks.

[@DelRJohnston]

Hi, Donny. Thanks for the informative video! I have a few questions for you and your viewers. First, do you know the major differences between this and the 4512 saw? I'm trying to decide between the two, but portability is not a major feature for me as it will stay in the shop. Second, what are your thoughts on the ruler used? I saw this at Home Depot and thought it was a joke! They seriously used a tape measure blade as the ruler. I just lost some faith in Ridgid over that. Is there a benefit I'm not seeing? Thanks in advance!

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Del Johnston Both the R4512 and R4513 have a ruler built in. I can say that the R4512 ruler is not accurate and I would not use it as a guide. The R4512 can be wired to be 220 and that will significantly increase the the power of the saw. That is a big plus for the R4512. On the downside, the R4512 has stamped and bolt on wings, so the tables, without wings, are about the same size. If portability was not a concern, i would get the R4512 as it is a larger saw and could do more work, but both are nice for the money.

[@Engstreet]

Donny, why does mine tilt while I steer ep or down the blade?? It’s giving me poor quality cuts when I have to lower and then raise the blade

[@chevy5137]

Nice review. Your shop is starting to look like mine, the Ryobi 10" sliding miter saw and now the Ridgid portable table saw lol! ;)

[@lloydduhaime2148]

can the r4517 ridgid saw be used on the stand for the r4513 saw and is it available as a seperate purchase? how much $$

[@josephbruce5177]

Would you prefer this over the hitachi job site? Both $399 with collapsible stand

[@chengyi2897]

happy holiday, nice video presentation, do you do any blade alignment before your start to use it? if you do, does easy to adjust it and how! thanks

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

So this thing won't cut 4×4s?

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

Only 3.5 inch cutting height?

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

Can it fit a 12" blade?

[@Lutzboater]

On the side with the power cord, under the top is a black metal piece with notches in it. Any Idea what it is used for? Love mine, it's a nice upgrade from the cheapie I've been using for years. My retirement gift to me from me.

[@WorkshopAddict]

We will have to look and get back with you.

[@Lutzboater]

Did a little research and discovered it is used to hold the blade guard and the pawls. Thanks for responding to my question.

[@arielnunes1383]

Tom P motor ribgid r4513 prase

[@843292]

Great review! Thank you very much!

[@jonienglish3231]

any Difference with the R4513 vs R4514 ?

[@Kevin-ip8uf]

nice demonstration placing the nickel on the top :)

[@sankarkrishnan7425]

Nice video and review! How would you rate this saw compared to the Ridgid 4571. Also what about the makita 2705? I would like to purchase a good quality saw to build with 2x4,2x6,s 4x4 and standard plywood sheets . Is,the Makita more accurate with cuts?

[@sarkisiangeorge]

The question always remains, "Do I buy Ridgid or do I buy Dewalt?" Comparable machines always favor the Ridgid regarding price. Most of the television personality construction shows are using Dewalt table saws and Dewalt Mitre Saws yet from what I can tell, you get more bang for your buck with Ridgid. Do others feel the same way?

[@johnd3579]

I struggle with the same debate. Honestly if I were a contractor that used this saw every week I would probably go with Dewalt. Being a homeowner weekend warrior that will probably only use it once or twice a month I think Rigid can't be beat for the money. When you throw in the warranty it's a no brainer. Although if I could get the DW7491RS for under $400 I'd buy the Dewalt.

[@GamerNxUSN]

Is 10 more inches of rip capacity worth 200 dollars though?

[@hi_wifi_guy]

Great info, thanks for the review.

[@derricksalisbury7631]

hi nice review what does it cost and can we get it in the UK

[@darrellmedley6809]

With the locking mechanism, for the extension, recessed in the table top; do you have any issues with functionality when sawdust and dirt gets down in there.

[@VONDOOM88]

How is the saw holding up? I like the idea of a portable/storing it when not in use instead of having a big heavy thing eating up shop space all the time

[@ratdog3055]

Nice video. How harde would it be to make a zero clearance plate for it?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Ratdog 305 Not at all. It is similar to all the other jobsite table saw plates.

[@mattfairfield9103]

I don’t care to spend the extra money versus the normal rigid compact saw, but god damnit, I need that wheelie stand haha. I know they do that on purpose so you feel like spending the extra $200 or whatever but I can’t justify buying a table saw without a stand like this lol.

[@chevy5137]

Love your shop Donnie, looks like mine lol! 10" Ryobi sliding compound miter saw, the compact stand for it, the new Ridgid 10" 15 amp portable table saw! I seen you have a lathe back there I don't got one of those. I love my Ryobi 10" sliding miter saw but it has been all but retired lol, I'm super super heavy into the Ridgid 18 volt cordless tool lineup I am up to 20 18 volt tools and 9 batteries right now and I picked up their new 18 volt 7-1/4" cordless brushless dual bevel sliding miter saw a few months back and it works great and I love all the features it's just a great saw, I haven't used my Ryobi 10" since I got my Ridgid it has a smaller capacity but pretty much handles everything I cut. Love the idea of you workbench as an out feed table for your saw, when I got my Kreg Jig a couple of months ago I used it to build a good size workbench and I also made it the height of my Ridgid table saw so it could double as an out feed table lol! One last interesting thing on this saw is I had to take it to my rental today and my truck isn't running right now and it wouldn't fit in the car so I ended up detaching it from the stand then it fit in the trunk and I just set it on the cement to make my cuts and it did great, the plastic base has enough rigidity that it can run just fine without the stand I thought that was pretty cool. Keep up the good work bud!

[@russwebster3302]

Nice review Donny. Hey does the Ridgid take a dado stack.

[@donnythedart]

Yes it does.

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Thank you for a great review, it was very helpful.

[@Leba2006]

How does it do cutting hardwoods?

[@oobaka1967]

Just bought this and waiting for delivery. You say it can handle dado blades but does it come with a dado blade insert?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+oobaka1967 It does not.

[@oobaka1967]

+WorkshopAddict Shame. Guess I'll have to make one. Thanks for the reply.

[@WorkshopAddict]

+oobaka1967 hell yeah! post a picture of it for us.

[@oobaka1967]

It'll have to wait until they deliver the saw :) The fact that the plates are rectangular instead of oval will make it a lot easier

[@Mucram-17]

I couldn't see in the video, does the table have tee-slots or are they square?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Square

[@Mucram-17]

@@WorkshopAddict excellent thank you

[@alejandrolozano8573]

T slot just barely noticeable, but it’s actually not bad at all, you could still easily make a sled for it

[@Katykat7777777]

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzbin.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

[@DargoDog]

Great review. Can you use dado blades?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, up to a 1/2" stack.

[@alanjhornung7077]

Thumps up great review by the way what was tooth count on the blade you replaced.

[@WorkshopAddict]

+alan j Hornung 24 tooth for ripping and 80 tooth for cross cuts. The 24 was the one in the video.

[@drac060]

That was a cool review, thanks.

[@charlesholland6851]

whar blades can i stick on it kerf size? i do not see blade thickness on most blades. want to match riving knife

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Charles Holland You can use anything from a thin kerf blade to a thick kerf balde. The riving knife will always be set up for a thin kerf.

[@maxminutiae1170]

What is the arbor width? Can it handle a dado blade?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, 13/16th

[@maxminutiae1170]

WorkshopAddict Then I think this is the table saw I’m going to get. It looks like an excellent table saw. Thanks for the review.

[@gorielche]

alguien me puede decir en español. si realmente es una buena opcion en prestaciones y durabilidad? se que lo mas seguro y conocido es bosch o dwalt pero valen la diferecia en precio????

[@sandhu49]

how easy is the fence to use ? is it like the Dewalt Rack and Pinion ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, it is not as good as the Dewalt rack and pinion.

[@sandhu49]

@@WorkshopAddict oh ok, today Homedepot has this saw for $299, a great price. but i've been spoiled by using Dewalt's Rack and Pinion system...

[@sandhu49]

the Dewalt with wheels is ~ $200 more, but has the rack and pinion and a bigger capacity for cutting ..

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@sandhu49 Money well spent.

[@sandhu49]

@Moon Pie thanks. I think I'll be getting it. Yeah it's big, but portable. Thank you for your great input.

[@bubblehead7680]

What is the table height on this guy?

[@potatospeed8694]

Great vid man. Thanks!

[@MrEddebus]

what size does it fold up to?

[@roberts7107]

Does it take a Dado?

[@pathfinder4627]

According to the literature I have found YES. it will take up to 3/4" Dado.

[@TheMarried123]

Yes, it says 6" but I use 8" on it with no problems.

[@sankarkrishnan7425]

It s on sale at home depot $369.00 very tempting

[@Anto-kz5hk]

@Moon Pie $299.00 the x legs

[@sankarkrishnan7425]

@Moon Pie I have read alot of complaints from owners of previous models...I think ill hold out for a Makita 2705'

[@sankarkrishnan7425]

@Moon Pie if you get the Hitachi you may want an extended warranty because I have seen alot on yardsales claiming a plastic defect that breaks easily!

[@sankarkrishnan7425]

@Moon Pie I have seen over 5 on local facebook yardsales and 3 had the same spot break. Performance wise it performed like a dewalt At a competitive price, durability was the problem not price,or features...

[@chuckcavan3036]

Does it have a soft start on it?

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, at least not 2 years ago.

[@JohnUk65]

no sigh of ridged coming to UK wonder why?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Mr Slim Guy 65 They are there under a different name.

[@JohnUk65]

really as what?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Mr Slim Guy 65 AEG

[@JohnUk65]

ho right..that is a surprise

[@billporter7799]

how does this saw cut hardwoods

[@WorkshopAddict]

It will yes. As always, a good blade and the proper speed will help. It will not be a lightening fast, shove it through cut, but not many do that with hardwood they want to use anyway!

[@jimalbritton1412]

I had an R4510 and it was a great saw, the motor burnt up, bummer. I bought a Dewalt DWE7491RS which I was not happy with and returned, and bought the R4513 because I did like the R4510 and am considering returning the R4513 because it is NOT the saw I was wanting. I would not recommend buying this saw.This saw is JUNK compared to its predecessor (R4510)1) When the table is extended it sags (almost 1/4" of play), the old was not as bad2) The miter gauge was a very sturdy 18" with a riveted metal indicator, the new one is 14" and flimsy with a tape increment indicator3) Old has 3/4" fence measure tape, new has 1/2"4) Old had micro adjustment on fence, new does not5) The old saw carriage was cast metal, the new is stamped6) The old deck was 3/16" thick, the new is 3/32"7) The fence on the new saw was not accurate (parallel to blade) and needed adjustment out of box

[@Kikilang60]

Thanks, helpful.

[@tomkupp3834]

No blade guard?

[@WorkshopAddict]

It has one, just was not used.

[@AngeliqueKaga]

Actually the blade I got with my saw wasn't all that bad.

[@matthewgray659]

Nice

[@adkrick5331]

To bad you didn't cut some wood to show it's power.

[@ScubaRepublic]

It’s hard to take your opinion seriously when I see the Ryobi table saw in the background.

[@natesims722]

I liked the comment then laughed cause you called a miter saw a table saw lol!!

[@fortunecollector]

Dewalt has 32inch right side cut. Dewalt far superior

[@icawn]

The price of this was recently raised from $400 to $500 at HD. I was waiting for the next big sale near $300, but that will never happen now. It isn't worth $500 and I will not be buying this saw.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Go to a flea market or craigslist.

[@jmkeuning]

$299 right now

[@4patcarp]

On sale as of today at our home depot for $299! (11-14-19)

[@whatsappvideos5102]

There are several suggestions for building a table saw yourselfFind a suitable set of plans online Find a mate who wants to build one too so you have someone to encourage you(I read these and the reasons they work on Wilfs Wood Blueprint website )

[@daviddavis5689]

Do not stand like that behind saw when ripping and suggest you get a good push blocks ;not put your fingers at such risk.

[@Anto-kz5hk]

Check the gears in the lifting mechanism. Made out of plastic piece of junk.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

I have one - the orange plastic cabinet broke in several places.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@Ray Chamberland The 4 feet broke off - possibly because of sun exposure and cold weather - it is plastic after all.

[@terrymcvicker7064]

Ray Chamberland 4 years ago was the model r4510 Alot better saw then the new r4513 version

[@31acruz]

what the hell dude...........I clicked in to see how to load the blade and you don't even cover that. WTF? talked about everything under the sun and the most basic thing we do when we buy one you skipped! why did I bother to log in?

[@billpierce1783]

Do not buy this saw! Very cheap underneath! You be messing with this saw until you decide to get rid of it!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Bill Pierce can you give more detail that just cheap underneath

[@Anto-kz5hk]

Poor quality plastic parts like the gears. Piece of junk

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@Anto-kz5hk It has no weight - the whole thing moves when you push wood.